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Old 06-08-2008 | 05:29 PM
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THat is where exactly I'm going to design one. Looks tough at the tow spot. I wouldn't make it so ridiculously big....something proportional. Wish me luck, I'm going to do a lot of research for parts, life test, field test, prototype up front cost....etc. IF it works out, the cost won't be that much.
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 06:08 PM
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I agree on the proportion for the windup key. For my tastes, it would need to be much smaller. Definitely cute idea though.
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DaPooh65
THat is where exactly I'm going to design one. Looks tough at the tow spot. I wouldn't make it so ridiculously big....something proportional. Wish me luck, I'm going to do a lot of research for parts, life test, field test, prototype up front cost....etc. IF it works out, the cost won't be that much.
If you can make one about the size of the tow hook they have for the "Pull to Inflate" set-up, I'll buy. Keep me in your file.

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Old 06-09-2008 | 03:32 AM
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Got it...I'm "brain storming" right now..I'll keep every one in this thread on mind.
 
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Old 06-09-2008 | 05:39 AM
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Me too! Thanks! :D

Originally Posted by DaPooh65
Got it...I'm "brain storming" right now..I'll keep every one in this thread on mind.
 
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Old 06-09-2008 | 11:40 AM
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Does this mean us early-concept thread-contributors get a free prototype, to help promote advertising and sales??!?!?!?!
 
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Old 06-09-2008 | 11:52 AM
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I saw one of these on a MINI at a traffic light recently. It was pretty funny - people were pointing and laughing as it sat there and wound itself.

It's a nicely made piece, and runs from the license plate light wire.
 
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Old 06-09-2008 | 06:09 PM
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I'd be happy with a non-bearing free-wheeling small key. If I have to lube it once in a while, no problem. Simpler the better.
 
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Old 06-10-2008 | 03:14 AM
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I know we, the mini owners, are very "bayish" our toys so I will try the best..not to temper much or not at all with the mini's wiring system or drilling anything. This is a plus for all of us but will see how tough it is to put a good DC motor with a strong shaft. Don't get our hopes up so high because not much space there and most of small motor I've searched so far have small shaft...this is no good for wind shear....
 
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Old 06-10-2008 | 05:38 AM
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There was an article about adding a wind up key to a car in Make Magainze issue9: http://makezine.com/09/diycars_windup/

-Joe
 
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